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Ambivalent Vocabulary Practice Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Understanding "Ambivalent"

1. Read the definition and complete the sentence:

Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings or being uncertain about something; feeling two different ways at the same time.

When you feel ambivalent, you might feel both ________ and ________ about the same thing.

2. Which of these words are synonyms (similar meanings) for "ambivalent"? Tick all that apply:

uncertain

confident

conflicted

undecided

sure

torn

3. Choose the best antonym (opposite meaning) for "ambivalent":

confused

certain

worried

excited

✏️ Part 2: Using "Ambivalent" in Context

4. Complete these sentences using "ambivalent" correctly:

a) Sarah felt _____________ about moving to a new school because she was excited to make new friends but sad to leave her old ones.

b) Tom was _____________ about getting a pet snake - he thought they were fascinating but also quite scary.

5. Circle the situation where someone would most likely feel ambivalent:

Winning first prize in a competition

Choosing between two equally good birthday party invitations on the same day

Getting a perfect score on a test

Finding a $20 note on the ground

6. Explain why the person in your answer above would feel ambivalent:

🎨 Part 3: Creative Writing

7. Write two sentences about a time when you felt ambivalent about something. Describe the situation and explain your mixed feelings:
8. Create your own sentence using "ambivalent" about one of these topics:

Topics: trying a new food, joining a sports team, getting a haircut, going on a school camp

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